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An English-language, Italian-style opera staged at Drury Lane in 1705. Peter Anthony Motteux adapted a libretto by Tommaso Stanzani for the London production. The title character was fictional and unrelated to historical women named Arsinoe. No plot description is available in the reviewed text.
Henry II loves Rosamond Clifford, but Queen Elinor’s jealousy leads her to poison Rosamond. Rosamond recovers, and Henry repents of his affair. Elinor appeals to Henry’s sense of destiny and regains his love. A comic subplot follows Sir Trusty and his wife Grideline. At the climax, Henry sees a vision of the future site of Blenheim Palace.
An English-language, Italian-style opera staged at Drury Lane in 1705. Peter Anthony Motteux adapted a libretto by Tommaso Stanzani for the London production. The title character was fictional and unrelated to historical women named Arsinoe. No plot description is available in the reviewed text.
Henry II loves Rosamond Clifford, but Queen Elinor’s jealousy leads her to poison Rosamond. Rosamond recovers, and Henry repents of his affair. Elinor appeals to Henry’s sense of destiny and regains his love. A comic subplot follows Sir Trusty and his wife Grideline. At the climax, Henry sees a vision of the future site of Blenheim Palace.